Protein Powder

Amanda82691
Amanda82691 Posts: 298 Member
in Food and Nutrition
What protien powder do you use and recommend and why?

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  • timoteokerrigan
    timoteokerrigan Posts: 1
    Syntrax. Minimal preservatives, different flavors instead of vanilla and chocolate. I recommend the iced tea flavor if you are a fan of instant iced tea. Also, its only 100 calories a scoop, cant beat that.
  • Funkenstein7
    Funkenstein7 Posts: 32
    Why do you need powder? Just eat fish, chicken and nuts?
  • trisH_7183
    trisH_7183 Posts: 1,486 Member
    I use this in a 1/2 measure because it's cheap & vanilla doesn't add taste to different flavored smoothies. Just bought a container of Eas chocolate Fudge,a fav for years. Either one is used when low on protein,but often go wks without using the powder.

    http://www.walmart.com/ip/Body-Fortress-Super-Advanced-Whey-Protein-Powder-Vanilla-1.95-LB/10322404
  • Sean_The_IT_Guy
    Sean_The_IT_Guy Posts: 168
    Why do you need powder? Just eat fish, chicken and nuts?

    While I agree that whole foods are always preferable, sometimes there's caveats in a person's diet. If someone is vegetarian (for whatever reason) it's sometimes hard to get enough complete protein, especially if you are a person who lifts heavy.

    Also, if you are a woman (or man of particularly small stature) who's trying to lose fat while maintaining muscle mass, you need a high intake of protein at a low daily caloric intake. This can make it difficult to get the protein required without going over your caloric intake.

    Finally, it's a cheaper source of protein. Personally, at 6'6" 280lbs, lifting heavy, I'm taking in between 200 and 250g of protein a day. Say I went with just chicken today. That would be about 8-12 boneless breasts to get in me today. That's a lot of buying, a lot of cooking, and A LOT of eating. If I supplement a whole food diet with a handful of whey isolate powder, I can bump up my protein by as much as a factor of two for a couple bucks, and not have to eat 6 chickens worth of white meat.
  • littlekitty3
    littlekitty3 Posts: 265 Member
    Protein powder = processed useless crap. Just eat real food.

    I'm a vegan and I can easily get mine through quinoa, lentils, beans, peas, all the veggies, all the fruits, all the grains.
  • Sean_The_IT_Guy
    Sean_The_IT_Guy Posts: 168
    double post. apologies.
  • KLiburd86
    KLiburd86 Posts: 81 Member
    I'm in the UK & I use The Protein Works - diet whey complex, seems to be helping so far :smile:
  • jayche
    jayche Posts: 1,128 Member
    ON Gold Standard.

    Currently trying some bodytech(vitamin shoppe brand) stuff because it was 30 bucks for 100 servings.
  • keithemp
    keithemp Posts: 71
    Protein powder = processed useless crap. Just eat real food.

    I'm a vegan and I can easily get mine through quinoa, lentils, beans, peas, all the veggies, all the fruits, all the grains.

    Some people need to consume over 200g per day of protein powder. Trying to get that high is hard, the supplement just makes it easier. There's nothing wrong with protein powder, and good powder is not processed crap, but thanks for your uneducated input.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    Pffft. I can't put fish, chicken etc in my protein pancakes, and it would be a shame not to make them anymore.

    I use Optimum Nutrition natural vanilla (it uses stevia). I like Teras Whey too, it's organic, but much more $$, so I only get the chocolate flavor now as I don't use it as much. Typically, I only use them to add to oatmeal, yogurt, or pancakes.
  • Rak0ribz
    Rak0ribz Posts: 177 Member
    ON Gold Standard.

    Currently trying some bodytech(vitamin shoppe brand) stuff because it was 30 bucks for 100 servings.

    Every time this topic comes up, ON Gold Standard gets recommended. I use it, too - the double rich chocolate flavor is pretty good, and not that expensive.
  • kr1stadee
    kr1stadee Posts: 1,774 Member
    I just use Body Fortress from Walmart. I usually have a shake after lifting or a killer workout, or the odd breakfast shake to get some protein in a snap!

    And it's a whole bunch cheaper! haha
  • JuzDuIt
    JuzDuIt Posts: 222 Member
    Syntrax - I use a half scoop of the Vanilla Bean Torte in my morning coffee (temper it a bt first with a bit of soymilk)in place of flavored creamers. It disolves beautifully in hot liquids, tastes great, and they have a spectrum of great flavors. I order from Vitacost.
  • Nutella91
    Nutella91 Posts: 624 Member
    Why do you need powder? Just eat fish, chicken and nuts?

    Because it tastes like chocolate and its guilt free? yummy way to meet your protein goals.
    anyway i was using muscle tech and it made me BLOAT. some people are talking about ISO 100. think I'm gonna give it a try
  • determinedbutlazy
    determinedbutlazy Posts: 1,941 Member
    Why do you need powder? Just eat fish, chicken and nuts?

    Because it tastes like chocolate and its guilt free? yummy way to meet your protein goals.
    anyway i was using muscle tech and it made me BLOAT. some people are talking about ISO 100. think I'm gonna give it a try

    This is exactly why. Plus per gramme of protein it works out a lot CHEAPER than buying a ****ton of meat that I don't have room for in my freezer. Fish and nuts don't taste like french vanilla. Fish and nuts can't be cooked into a pancake or delicious baked treats. Or at least they shouldn't be. Groce.
  • bshot1
    bshot1 Posts: 44
    I use Casein protein instead of whey, it doesn't spike my blood sugar(don't get hungry right after) and it's pretty filling. Specific brand, optimum nutrition and I've been using blueberry & cream. Also, it's only 120 calories for 24g of protein.

    My experience: They say it's not as 'fast acting', but honestly taking it at night I recover a lot better from workout to workout. The only thing is it is difficult to mix. I drink off 3 oz or so of a bottle of water, pour some in and shake the crap out of it. They'll still be chunks, but honestly I don't care. I'm a picky eater, but it tastes fine to me.
  • MarioLozano16
    MarioLozano16 Posts: 319 Member
    Trutien is tasty
  • mrslcoop
    mrslcoop Posts: 317 Member
    Why do you need powder? Just eat fish, chicken and nuts?

    Beause I can't get over 100 g in protein with 1400-1600 calories a day to play with.... too short and small.

    I'm a big fan of Optimum Nutrition. So many flavors to choose from and lots of protein.
  • MizMiami305
    MizMiami305 Posts: 188 Member
    Dymatize Elite Xt

    It doesnt taste like protein powder
    Its delicious with any milk!
    Brownie flavor is awesome!!!
  • rebeccamurphy12979
    rebeccamurphy12979 Posts: 21 Member
    Intek Protein, has a blend of whey, casein and albumin, so reportedly is better utilized by the body. sweetened with stevia. Many flavors. I am a short, female endomorph and do heavy workouts several times a week, so I find the supplements help keep my protein up. I use a scoop of vanilla in my coffee, or greek yogurt.
  • beckizzle
    beckizzle Posts: 118 Member
    Kinetica, it's Irish made, think it can be got in the UK too,
    it's got raw coconut oil in it and they add digestive enzymes to it also, really good blend.
    It's extra microfiltered to remove more lactose, I'm not supposed to have dairy and I don't have any problems.
    I do mix it up and I use Sunwarrior raw vegan vanilla too.
    I like both.
    Both mix really well in a shaker.
  • bradXdale
    bradXdale Posts: 399
    Please shut up about saying you can eat enough protein & get it through regular food sources...

    YES...you can but I would rather not be eating 4+ chicken breasts a day.

    Plus after a heavy lifting session I do NOT want to be eating a chicken breast or sandwich 15-20 minutes after working out so I supplement with a protein powder.

    I currently am using BSN Syntha-6. Good protein, mixes well, tastes great, 30g/150cal/BCAA's all that good stuff.

    It's good for recovery, weight loss, muscle growth and nutrition (hitting protein numbers) http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/bsn/synth.html

    Before I picked that up I was using Optimum Nutrition's HydroBUILDER & HydroWHEY.
  • apriljackss
    apriljackss Posts: 96 Member
    I currently use Growing Naturals Rice Protein Isolate in Vanilla flavor. It's a little pricery but it has 24 grams Vegan Protein per serving, an Excellent Amino Acid Profile, Sprouted & Enzymatically Processed, Soy & Corn-Free, Dairy & Lactose-Free, Low Sodium, High Bioavailability, High Absorption, Cholesterol-Free, Kosher. I can't do dairy or soy so this is perfect. I add it to my green smoothies every morning and it keeps me full for hours. It's also decent as a meal replacement on it's own, although when not blended it can be a little chalky. However, I think it's such a high quality powder that I put up with the slight chalkiness.
  • florentinovillaro
    florentinovillaro Posts: 342 Member
    There's more than one way to skin a cat, no one way is the only right way. I'd prefer to eat my protein and enjoy it. Would I put tuna in my pancakes? Hell no, I would go to IHOP and have the real deal, all 10,000 calories of it, not no artificial pancakes. It didn't take a powder to gain all that weight, why should you take a powder to lose it =) I've found better luck finding food at a price per gram of protein LOWER than a jug of whey etc. Drink and be hungry, or eat and be happy.
  • amylynnadelman
    amylynnadelman Posts: 6
    I am a huge fan of AboutTime protein powder. http://tryabouttime.com/shop/
  • Spooky_Scully
    Spooky_Scully Posts: 73 Member
    ON Gold Standard.

    Currently trying some bodytech(vitamin shoppe brand) stuff because it was 30 bucks for 100 servings.

    Every time this topic comes up, ON Gold Standard gets recommended. I use it, too - the double rich chocolate flavor is pretty good, and not that expensive.

    Agreed, Optimum Nutrition's Gold Standard Whey is good stuff! I started off buying protein powder in a pretty package because the big containers of protein powders looked really scary and meant for body builders, haha. Didn't take me long to realise it was the same product in a different package, so now I buy ON Gold Standard - the coconut chocolate is so yummy!
  • petefromguelph
    petefromguelph Posts: 84 Member
    Kaizen Whey Protein - Vanilla Ice Cream flavour we get it at Costco.
  • angel7472
    angel7472 Posts: 317 Member
    I also use About TIme protein powder! Its all natural and has the least amount of additives.
    100 cals
    no carbs
    1 mg of chol
    41 mg of salt
    25 g of protein per scoop

    They have a ton of flavors. The only thing I dont care for is the chocolate. I like rich dark chocolate and their chocolate is bland. I mix it with greek yogurt for breakfast before I work out. I take in over 130 grams of protein a day and trying to fit that in my macros without eating a ton is impossible. This works for me.

    Oh and Muscletech made me sick with cramping really bad!! Something with the digestive enzyme complex.
  • autotek
    autotek Posts: 66 Member
    Why do you need powder? Just eat fish, chicken and nuts?

    Because it tastes like chocolate and its guilt free? yummy way to meet your protein goals.
    anyway i was using muscle tech and it made me BLOAT. some people are talking about ISO 100. think I'm gonna give it a try

    might want to give this a try
    bodybuilding.com - ultimate mass lean mass gainer matrix

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